Ground Beef and Veggie Casserole: A Family Favorite - Roots Food Group Recipes for health

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. basil
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes (optional)
• 3 oz fresh spinach, chopped – about 1 1⁄2 cups
• 3 stalks of asparagus, using the top halves of the stalk cut into pieces
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 1⁄2 cups marinara/pasta sauce
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 oz shredded Parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste